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Period: 1940s
Swedish 1940s Teak & Brass Organic Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual organic floor lamp was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. It features a teak lamp base, brass hardware and two adjustable go...
Category
Swedish Organic Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
White Swedish Grace Floor Lamp in Metal & Brass Produced by Bjerkås, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish mid century floor lamp in white painted metal and brass produced by Bjerkås Armatur in Sweden, 1940s. In good vintage condition.
Dimensions: H: 145 cm / 57" W: 45 ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Guillerme et Chambron Ceramic Wall Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare wall sconce by Guillerme et Chambron - France, 1940's.
Blue ceramic sockets with signature oak frame and new single linen shade.
Rewired.
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Linen, Oak
Seguso Oversized Murano Glass Tulip Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A large Murano glass Italian made fixture. Individual bent glass leaves ending over a cone shaped center.
Height show if for fixture
Additional glass stem 20" Total height 34"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swedish Striped Glass Pendants, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine pair of Swedish glass and nickel pendants from the 1940-1950s. The conical glass diffusers are frosted on the outside with clear pinstripes. Good original condition with some pa...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Impressive 2m High Paavo Tynell Ceiling Lamps From Arabia Finland, Taito 1940s.
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of very impressive and distinct Paavo Tynell chandeliers commissioned and manufactured by Taito Oy for the exhibition hall on the 8th floor of the Arabia factory in Helsinki. We have been consigned to sell these lamps directly by the Arabia Art...
Category
Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$39,496 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of Large Shell Shaped Plaster Fixtures, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8, circa 1940s French plaster light fixtures, in the shape of shells, with silver-leaf finish. Sold individually.
Measurements
Height: 40"...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Plaster
Large Finnish Floral Silk Flush Mount, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish floral flush mount from the 1940s. Handmade silk shade with embroidered floral details. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina and wear consistent with age and u...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mjölby Intarsia Attribution, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, black-lacquered and wood table lamp attributed to Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13.125“ H x 8“ W x 6.25“ D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gunnel Nyman, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Finland, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman, Idman Oy
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and opaline glass chandelier designed by Gunnel Nyman and produced by Idman, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.5” H x 19.75 ” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy:...
Category
Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Single Yellow Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A single circa 1940s Italian porcelain table lamp with metal base.
Measurements:
Height of body 17.5"
Diameter 8" (widest point).
Category
American Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, glass and white fabric wall lights likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 14.25” H x 11.5” W x 6.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Colonial Brass 3 Light Wall Sconces
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of colonial brass 3 light wall sconces. Classic 18th c design sand cast in beautifully patinated brass. They have never been wired.
Category
American American Colonial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Nylund, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown-glazed stoneware table lamp designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 6.875“ H x 4.3“ Diameter
Dimensions of Shade...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Stoneware
J.T. Kalmar Chandelier by Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass frame with six arms fitted with E27 sockets each with silk shades. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for J.T. Kalmar produced in the 1940s.
The chandelier is fully re...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Art Deco Brass and Glass Floor Lamp, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia
- circa 1940s
- Good original condition
- Polished bakelite surface on base.
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Edouard Wilfred Buquet Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original vintage Edouard Wilfred Buquet Table Lamp.
Beautiful nickel Surface
Multi positional
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Nickel
Rare Brass Pendant by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare model, solid perforated brass. Attributed to Harald Notini. Produced by Böhlmarks, Sweden, 1940s.
Width: 135 cm. Height is adjustable after your wishes.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegant Murano chandelier by the famous Venetian master Ercole Barovier. Composed of 5 arms with sturdy cups.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Etched Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French mercury glass table lamps with etched floral decoration.
Measurements
Height of body: 18"
Diameter: 7"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
$5,200 / set
Mid-Century Italian Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1940s) Murano clear glass chandelier with 5 scroll and swirl glass design arms supporting light shades with 5 centered feathers and a finial bottom.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Floral Art Deco Nickeled Brass and Glass Sconces France, circa 1940s
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Art Deco floral sconces, manufactured in France circa 1920.
The body depicts flowers and is manufactured in nickel plated brass.
There are 6 p...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 monumental Art Deco wall lights in blown glass and brass, Italy
By Barovier
Located in Argelato, BO
Important set of 4 monumental Art Deco wall lamps in blown glass and brass, in the style of Barovier, Italy, 1940s
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of French Gilt Metal Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French circa 1940's gilt metal two-arm sconces with molded glass leaves. Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 24"
Width: 10"
Depth: 6"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
$6,800 / set
Twisted Column Alabaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian circa 1940s carved alabaster table lamps with twisted column design and pedestal base.
Measurements:
Height of body 21".
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
$4,200 / set
Mid Century Murano Glass Classic Shaped Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Charming vintage Murano glass chandelier featuring a central bowl that houses three light sources. It showcases decorative leaves and small arms with light holders, which can be wire...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Ceramic Terracotta Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large vintage Turkish terracotta table lamp with a classic rounded shape and warm natural clay finish. Handmade using traditional Anatolian techniques, this piece showcases the dis...
Category
Turkish Rustic Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Earthenware
$1,311 / item
Art Deco Table Lamp, in Gold-Coloured Brass, circa 1940, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamp is a beautiful Art Deco style lamp, it is made of Brass. It was made in the 1940s in France, and is in good condition, its electrification is compatible with the United Sta...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$622 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and off-white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 16” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 4” Diame...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow opaline glass table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.0"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
Bulb Specifications: E-14 (European) bulb...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand Blown Mercury Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian hand blown mercury glass lamps with green and blue highlights.
Measurements:
Height of body: 19"
Height to shade rest: 29"...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
$6,200 / set
Barovier & Toso Murano Floor Lamp circa 1940
Located in CA, CA
A rare hand blown Rostrato glass floor lamp by Barovier & Toso, circa 1940
Standing almost 2m tall, five arms each with a Rostrato shade, brass hardware and base.
Location: Shoredit...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Mercury Glass Lamp with Floral Decoration
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French mercury glass lamp with floral decoration on body.
Measurements:
Height of body: 17"
Height to shade rest: 28"
Diameter: 7"
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
Bell Holophane Glass Shade with Brass Hanging Pair Ceiling Pendant Light
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century bell Holophane glass shade with brass hanging ceiling pendant light
A Holophane glass ceiling fixture is a type of light...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Attributed to Seguso Art Dèco Brass and "Pelugoso" Murano Glass Sconces, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This fabulous pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights are entirely handcrafted and are attributed to the famous Archimede Seguso gl...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Murano Glass, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and murano glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 5.75” H x 4.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3.25” Top ...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Patinated Steel Gilbert Poillerat-Style Two-Light Sconces
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of patinated steel sconces in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
Azucena Chandelier Luigi Caccia Dominioni Italian 1950 Brass Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Chandeliers Azucena Luigi Caccia Dominioni 1950 brass and glass.
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
George Nelson Bubble Table Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bubble table lamp designed by George Nelson in 1947-50, USA. Polished steel base and metal and vinyl shade. This is a Modernica edition.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan Chandelier in Brass and Frosted White Glass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, chandelier, variation on model ‘125/12’, brass, glass, Sweden, 1940s/1950s
Designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Hans Bergström durin...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Austrian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Austria, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and string fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Austria, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 52.25“ H x 7.875“ W x 15.375“ D
Bulb Specific...
Category
Austrian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T Kalmar & A. Pöll Floor Lamp Model 2076 / Dornstab by J.T Kalmar in Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare floor lamp model 2076 / dornstab designed by J.T Kalmar & A. Pöll. Produced by J.T Kalmar in Vienna, Austria.
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Swedish Grace Pendant Hans Bergström Style Leaf Decor, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
1940s pendant in the style of Hans Bergström. Made in Sweden in the 1940s. The pendant consists of two parts. The outer shade is made from white lacquered iron decorated with leaf mo...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Original Jumo 600 Chrome Lamp Selected by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Oirlo, LI
The 600 desk lamp by the French manufacturer JUMO is one of Charlotte Perriand's most famous lamp designs. Designed in 1935, it was selected by Perriand hi...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Chrome
1940's XL Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Flower Bouquet Attrib. Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large 1940's Hollywood Regency Cut Crystal Floral Petals and Vine Bouquet Chandelier attrib. Maison Bagues. 6 lights tucked in the basin. Loaded with blooming cut crystal flowers on ...
Category
French Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$10,820 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Heavy oxidation throughout.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.25” H x 17.5” W x 7.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (I...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Einar Bäckström, Organic Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic two-armed brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 16” H x 13” W x 6.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Barovier Art Deco Brass Mounted Murano Glass Sconces 1940'
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of very fine and unique Art Deco brass mounted Murano glass sconces or wall lights wit a precious hand blown Murano glass by Ercole Barovier.
Each with 1 E27 light bulb.
Cl...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white opaline glass wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 12.25” H x 8.75” W x 4.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inche...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and Murano glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.75” H x 5.5” W x 5.5” D
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches)...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bergboms G-31 Floor Lamp in Brass, Leather and Linen, Sweden, 1940s
By Bergboms
Located in The Hague, NL
This floor lamp was produced by Bergboms in Sweden in the late 1940s. The design is model G-31, as marked on the underside of the base.
It features a striking three-legged base that...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and beige embroidery fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 55.125“ H x 36“ W x 11“ D
Bulb Specifi...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940s French Floor Lamp Made of Glass and Copper Metal
Located in bari, IT
Aluminum structure with glass rods and copper elements.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, stained wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 23” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.87...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
A pair of monumental wall lights by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of monumental wall lights designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland Circa mid. 1940th.
Brass frame with (4) arms and (4) Edison typ...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal and fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Variable dimensions, measured as illustrated in the first image.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 13” H x 7.5” W x 6” D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 4.5” Top Diameter x 15.75” Bottom Diameter...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, glass and off-white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 8.375” H x 11” W x 5.75“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3”...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and fabric string pendant light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75” H x 7” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2.5” H x 3.75 ” D
St...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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